Capt. James Liebertz began his Kings Point career as head track
coach in 1945. Two months later, he became assistant Athletic
Director when Bill Reinhart was named Athletic Director. On
January 1, 1950 Capt. Liebertz was named Director of Athletics, a
position he held until July of 1972.

As the KP Athletics Director, Liebertz was responsible for
increasing the varsity athletic program from five sports to 16
varsity teams. He fought for and saw implemented the split
sea year program and also began the varsity awards dinner. As
a track coach, Liebertz team’s dominated the Collegiate Track
Conference Championships and won seven straight mile relays at Penn
relays.